Originally Posted by
Thunderhead
Following up: so before this problem, I changed rocker box gaskets, changed oil/filter, changed primary oil, and did the obligatory TPS reset. Who knows the last time that was reset. Reassembled once again, got a proper seal with the velocity stack and bike is running amazing!! It was running good before but now it's awesome.
To future troubleshooters - if your bike is dying only under acceleration / getting onto the throttle (20% maybe less, maybe more) - check that your velocity stack is completely seated and sealed.
Thank you to all the dudes that aided me on this dubious journey!
I owe you many beers.